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MetLife Annuities Controller in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Role Value Proposition:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

This position is responsible for GAAP and Statutory financial reporting and analysis in the Retirement Income Solutions segment to support segment and corporate financial reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Controller for the Structured Settlements/Institutional Income Annuities

  • Reporting of GAAP and Statutory monthly/quarterly financial results, including income statements, balance sheets and earnings by source in a timely and accurate manner to support U.S. Business Controllers and Corporate financial reporting requirements.

  • Analysis of financial results including comparisons to prior periods and projections,

  • Provide data and analysis to CFO/Business and other business partners as needed to support projections, business plan, actuals etc,

  • Review of premium and benefit metrics for Structured Settlements and Institutional Income Annuities

  • Review of Underwriting analysis in support of signoff

  • Support the completion of the RIS QFS

  • Work on special projects, i.e. STATUTORY/GAAP by products.

  • Work closely with other units including Valuations, Product Management, Internal and external auditing to provide accurate and timely data and analysis.

  • Work on FAS 60/UW metric and any other metrics utilized to support analytics.

  • Review roll forwards in support of QFS signoff.

  • Support MD&A process for MLINC and MLICC by creating support files as needed.

  • Work on any other special projects assigned.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

  • 7 + years of experience in Accounting, Finance or an applicable field of expertise

  • Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish with a sense of urgency behind all tasks

  • Strong Excel skills with Pivots and Vlookups

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or an applicable field of expertise

  • CPA/MBA or working towards it, is a plus

  • General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency

  • Proficient in US GAAP and STAT

  • Ability to analyze facts and develop logical conclusions.

  • Knowledge of People Soft, Essbase and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages (Excel and Word)

  • Effective time management and prioritization

  • Ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration

  • Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish with a sense of urgency behind all tasks

  • Self-motivated, ambitious and dedicated

  • Detail Oriented, analytical, and organized.

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

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If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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